India is all about the crazy, unpredictable and often breathtaking experience. About spectacular views of green rice paddies and palm trees from train windows one minute, then laundries and slums the next. People, always with smiles, unreserved laughter and unwavering good humour. About crazy and indecipherable systems of bribe and "making things happen". About bright, bold colours - saris, bangles, flowers, foods and spice. The aromas - some mouth-watering, many stomach-turning which assault the senses at every turn. The pollution-enhanced sunsets, the beautiful beaches, mountains and backwaters of the south. But the best thing is simply being a part of it and there's no better way to discover the real India, in all its glory, than a train journey. Coming from Kolkota - Kev, Grumpy and I joined a gang of other intrepid travellers and one
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